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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.95, 681.12 and 424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.95, 681.12 and 424.25 is: 585.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.95 : 681.12 = 424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.95/681.12 = 424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.95x = 681.12 × 424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.95x = 288,961.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,961.75/493.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.00

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